Der ewige Traum (also known as The Eternal Dream or Der König vom Mont-Blanc) is a historical drama directed by Arnold Fanck. The film dramatizes the real-life 1786 expedition to the summit of Mont Blanc and features epic alpine cinematography, a hallmark of Fanck’s pioneering mountain film genre.

At the end of the 18th century, a wealthy French scholar arrives in a small Alpine village and offers a massive reward of gold to anyone who can successfully lead him to the summit of Mont Blanc. A young farmer and guide, Jacques Balmat, takes on the challenge despite local legends warning that mighty mountain spirits guard a cursed treasure at the peak. Balmat's obsession with reaching the summit—driven by the promise of riches—takes a devastating toll on his personal life as he battles the elements and the dangerous allure of the mountain.